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Basic Science Investigator Awards

The Basic Science Investigator Awards recognize investigators outstanding contributions to basic science. Awards are offered to highlight different levels of career.

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General Eligibility Criteria
  1. Nominee's service to the AST will be taken into consideration during the review process.
  2. Nominee and nominator must be active members of the AST or apply for membership by the submission deadline with the expectation that membership will be active before the award review occurs. You can apply for membership here.
  3. An individual cannot receive the AST Basic Science Investigator Award type within five years of receiving a previous AST award.
AWARD

The award recipients are recognized during the American Transplant Congress and receive a commemorative award.

Recipients are expected to attend the ATC; registration is not included as part of the AST award.

Basic Science Established Investigator Award

Senior basic scientists in the field of transplantation at the Professor level who have made significant contributions and be recognized as an expert in his/her field.

Basic Science Investigator Award

Mid-career investigators at the either Assistant Professor level for more than seven years or at the Associate Professor level who show signs of a bright future ahead in transplantation; therefore, the award may be used as a device for career development.

Basic Science Career Development Award

Early career investigators within the first seven (7) years of initial appointment as an Assistant Professor who show contributions to the field of transplantation medicine since gaining independence and show promise of continued contributions to the field; therefore, the award may be used as a mechanism for career development.

Past Award Recipients

AST has recognized hundreds of the leading contributors to the field of transplantation. View all the recipients.

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Nominations open in November and close in January.

General Application Requirements
  1. Nominee's institution, department, email
  2. Nominee's CV
  3. Letter of recommendation written by the nominator on institutional letterhead
Additional Application Requirements 

The Basic Science Investigator Award and Basic Science Career Development Award applications also require:

  1. A second letter of recommendation not written by the nominator on institutional letterhead

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